Clinical Chaplain

Georgia Department of Corrections; McRae–Helena (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Clinical Chaplain to provide spiritual care and counseling services within the department. The role requires formal theological training and ordination, plus clinical pastoral education and post-ordination experience.

Work supports inmates and staff, with duties centered on pastoral counseling and religious oversight. The position is classified as Unclassified, with entry salary around $40,995.03 and a pay grade max of $61,832.00, reflecting state

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework equivalent to a master's degree in divinity or theology from a recognized college, university, or seminary.
• Completion of four (4) quarters of training in an accredited clinical pastoral education program.
• Ordination as a clergyman in good standing with church or denomination and three (3) years of post-ordination pastoral counseling experience.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Ordination

Clinical pastoral education

Education

Master's degree in divinity or theology

Clinical pastoral education (4 quarters)

Ordination in good standing

Post-ordination pastoral counseling experience

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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SSP122 Clinical Chaplain 00184156 Unclassified 11/03/2026 11/13/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: SSP122

Jobtitle:

Jobtitle: Clinical Chaplain

Job Category:

Job Category: Counseling

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $40,995.03

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $61,832.00

Minimum
Qualification:

Minimum
Qualification: Completion of coursework equivalent to a master's degree
in divinity or theology from a recognized college,
university, or seminary and completion of four (4) quarters
of training in an accredited clinical pastoral education
program and ordination as a clergyman in good standing
with church or denomination and three (3) years of post-ordination
pastoral counseling experience.

Comments: A State of Georgia application is required with dates of employment, a detailed work history, and all supporting documents. Resumes are no longer accepted in lieu of applications